Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

‘Bold, colorful illustrations make this tour of plane and terminal a first-class trip all the way.’—NYT.‘An absolutely perfect picture book that is a must for all collections serving children preschool through grade 2.’—Catholic Library World.

Notable Children's Books of 1982 (ALA)

Best Books of 1982 (SLJ)

Outstanding Children's Books of 1982 (NYT)

Children's Books of 1982 (Library of Congress)

Synopsis:

Byron Barton introduces young readers to the fun of the airport in this bold and colorful book. From the excitement of arrival to the wonder of taking off, Airport captures all the magic of an airport with joyous and powerful images and simple text. Perfect for fans of Richard Scarry and Tom Lichtenheld!

Supports the Common Core State Standards.

Synopsis:

<p>In buses<br> and in cars<br> people come to the airport.<br> They come to fly ...</p> <p>From the excitement of<br> arrival to the wonder that is<br> taking off — a picture book<br> that captures in joyous and<br> powerful images all the <br> magic of an airport.</p>

About the Author

Byron Barton is the author and illustrator of many books for children, including Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs; The Three Bears; The Little Red Hen; Machines at Work; I Want to Be an Astronaut; and a series of board books: Big Machines, Dinosaurs, Tools, and Zoo Animals. He also illustrated The Little Factory, written by Sarah Weeks.

Byron Barton is the author and illustrator of many books for children, including Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs; The Three Bears; The Little Red Hen; Machines at Work; I Want to Be an Astronaut; and a series of board books: Big Machines, Dinosaurs, Tools, and Zoo Animals. He also illustrated The Little Factory, written by Sarah Weeks.

"Synopsis"
by Harper Collins,
Byron Barton introduces young readers to the fun of the airport in this bold and colorful book. From the excitement of arrival to the wonder of taking off, Airport captures all the magic of an airport with joyous and powerful images and simple text. Perfect for fans of Richard Scarry and Tom Lichtenheld!

Supports the Common Core State Standards.

"Synopsis"
by Ingram,
<p>In buses<br> and in cars<br> people come to the airport.<br> They come to fly ...</p> <p>From the excitement of<br> arrival to the wonder that is<br> taking off — a picture book<br> that captures in joyous and<br> powerful images all the <br> magic of an airport.</p>

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